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Originally Posted by jatx
CCRN, how would you suggest that someone focus on VO2 Max? It is not observable at home or during a workout, and is not a frequently administered test for most athletes. Frankly, the information isn't even all that useful outside of competitive sports. I'm not sure what you mean here.
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You say that VOmax is not observable during a workout then go on to tout heat rate monitors and training.
I dissagree with you. Targets like VOmax and LT are identifiable with little training even for an amateur such as myself. Some research that has been done with amature runners demonstrates they were able to identify VOmax and LT with HR monitors then subsequently without them fairly easily.
I go with 90% of my 1600m max heart rate. That will change with experience I'm sure. Ironically I run less hard than I used to with better results (does avoiding injuries sound useful?).
I also disagree that VOmax and LT training isnt useful outside of competitive sports. It has helped me tremendously in my persuit of better run times both at 2 miles and 6.2 miles (10K). Last time I checked APFT for SF was fairly competitive-
BTW nice plug for your coach